The Indiana Senate Education Committee heard hours of testimony yesterday on a bill which would increase the opportunity for new charter school creation. Speaker Brian Bosma, the bill’s author, says charter schools are not a cure-all, but do offer choice and possible change.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett says there needs to be a shift in thinking when it comes to school funding. He says charter schools are not taking money away, but working towards the same end – educating children. The committee will consider amendments and vote on the bill next week.

Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports from the Statehouse.